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ABOUT ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT AND ANTHEM RECORDS:
Anthem Entertainment is comprised of a music publishing division, recorded music label, production music division, and a global film and television services and data division. We support artists, create content, and provide entertainment services around the world. The recorded music label, Anthem Records, is a diverse and iconic record label representing some of the world’s biggest hitmakers. Home to an award-winning roster of critically acclaimed and commercially successful artists including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush; legendary and nine-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist José Feliciano; country superstar Gord Bamford; alt-rock group Stuck On Planet Earth, and more.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The role of Receptionist / Office Assistant is to ensure that the front desk is staffed to properly welcome people into the office and to effectively coordinate the day-to-day functionality of the Toronto office (and other global Anthem’s offices) with a consistent commitment of dedication, ownership, accountability and service delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Staff the front desk and welcome all visitors to the office in a police and professional manner.
- Maintain a professional looking and well-maintained office environment.
- Maintaining office supplies, including promo items, Anthem’s stationary, and kitchen
- Maintains the cleanliness, décor, good repair, and organized nature of the entire office facility. Conducts daily walk-arounds throughout office to ensure good order.
- Manages office vendor contracts.
- Maintains Outlook Annual Event Calendar
- Manages corporate promo reels and broadcast materials.
- Liaises with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable as required to ensure positive vendor relationships.
- Oversees Petty Cash balancing and reporting to Accounts Payable department.
- Assists coordination and planning of events as required.
- Manages storage room inventory/cleanliness/inventory.
- Administers employee seating plans in conjunction with department and Managers.
- Arranges for new employee swag bags when requested by HR
- Creates, maintains, and updates master list of ole employee Outlook V Cards and effects all distribution to ensure all ole staff have most up to date contact info.
- Arranges for employee security cards in conjunction with HR and IT
- Is responsible for all Facility Management including landlord communications, building security and maintenance trades vendors.
- Other ad-hoc duties as required by the needs of the business and by the need for change in process/policy.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Ability to communicate in a positive & effective manner.
- Ability to multi-task with several projects effectively
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft office suite (outlook, word, excel, power point, etc.)
- Excellent customer service skills.
** At Anthem Entertainment, we recognize that our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.
Interested candidates should send their resume to [email protected]
Check out all of Anthem’s open positions by visiting www.anthementertainment.com
Anthem Entertainment Group
About The A List:
The A List is a full service, influencer and experiential global marketing firm, creating live and digital experiences, innovative strategies and campaigns for fashion and lifestyle brands.
About the Role:
The A List seeks an enthusiastic and personable assistant who is hyper-organized, has a minimum of 1 year agency experience and is passionate about pop culture and entertainment. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing team and make a positive impact within the agency.
Responsibilities include heavy scheduling and calendar management, providing administrative and client support, and supporting our Events & Special Projects team. An ideal candidate will be engaging, calm and organized under pressure, have the ability to multitask, an excellent work ethic, and eager to learn — opportunity for growth with a passion for pop culture and entertainment is a MUST.
Roles + Responsibilities:
- Handle administrative duties including scheduling meetings, calls and appointments, calendar management, scheduling travel and organizing/preparing expense reports.
- Support on events and special projects including (and not limited to) updating client status reports, tracking RSVPs, tracking social placements, creating face sheets, etc.
- Manage and update all events and special projects case studies and digital wrap reports.
- Create pitch materials and case studies for current and potential clients.
- Stay up-to-date on current events within the entertainment landscape specifically in regards to brands
- and talent.
- Occasionally support any of the founder’s personal needs
Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to make independent decisions on a daily basis, meet tight deadlines, and work well in a fast-paced environment while addressing the best way to handle specific tasks.
- Must collaborate with other administrators and support personnel, management and clients on a regular basis.
- Attention to detail, strong organization and problem solving skills are a must and are core elements of this position’s responsibilities. You must know how to keep yourself and others organized and how to determine which tasks are the most important in a given list.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal including punctuation and sentence structure are essential to the administrative assistant role.
- Extremely proficient in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Suite, Canva, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Experience:
- Experience: 1-2 years agency experience in marketing/events and special projects within entertainment/fashion preferred
Please send all resumes to [email protected]
The A List
WHO WE ARE
Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, the Delaware Blue Coats, the Binghamton Devils, the Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, and renowned esports franchise Dignitas. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.
HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. Prudential Center is also home to the brand-new GRAMMY Museum Experience, the first and only of its kind on the east coast.
The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent that is reflective of where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Development Coordinator for the Sixers Youth Foundation will work in partnership with the Foundation staff to create, implement, and manage revenue-generating activities including in-game and online fundraisers. The position will be responsible for all administrative duties related to development and will also provide support for other Foundation operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Fundraising Activities
- Assist with development of annual fundraising plan with focus on diversifying funding
- Manage the following pilot revenue initiatives:
- 50/50 Raffle
- Prepare to implement for the start of 2023/2024 season
- Hire seasonal sellers, conduct all training and scheduling
- Set attainable goals in coordination with Executive Director and produce weekly revenue reports and analytics
- Serve as main contact with 50/50 vendor
- Nights and/or weekends are required as dependent on the Philadelphia 76ers home game schedule
- Online auctions
- Manage the online auction platform hosting quarterly auctions per year in addition to major event auctions
- Work internally and externally to procure worthwhile auction items and experiences
- Manage inventory
- Communicate with winners, collect payments, and ensure timely delivery of items
- Online Retail Store
- Manage inventory
- Track and report monthly revenue
- Handle shipment of all items in a timely manner
- Other fundraising activities
- Manage License plate program and other revenue generating activities
Development Administration
- Track, record, and acknowledge all gifts and revenue in the donor database in alignment with applicable policies
- Report and analyze fundraising data to share with Foundation staff
- Prepare fundraising reports for Board meetings
Other duties
- Assist the Program Manager with preparation of Board of Directors meetings
- Assist with development facilitation of the Young Friends of the Sixers Youth Foundation
- Assist with social media as related to development activities and events
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 1+ year of experience with nonprofits, foundations, public service, and/or community-based organizations in development capacity
- Proven progressive utilization of database management/CRM and data-driven decision making
- Ability to demonstrate forward-thinking analytical skills to help raise funds
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and customer service skills
- Excellent knowledge of PC systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, and other platforms
- Ability to focus and perform amidst multiple project requests, competing demands, and at times shifting priorities
- Commitment to handling appropriate information with confidentiality, security, and integrity.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Travel Requirements: Ability to work events and games which require nights and weekends.
- Work Environment: Expected to work events that may take place on evenings, weekends and holiday.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Required: As of the first day of employment, you must be able to demonstrate proof that you are fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19, unless you are granted a medical or religious exemption in accordance with Company policy.
OUR BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- Generous parental leave policies
- 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 13+ Paid Holidays
- ½ Day Summer Fridays
- Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
- On Site Fitness Rooms
- Other League & Partner Discounts
Philadelphia 76ers
Your Platform
Activision Blizzard plays a centralized role in the creation of epic entertainment by supporting our interactive gaming brands and studios with a diverse range of career opportunities across corporate functions such as Marketing, Communications, Legal, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain. Located in our global headquarters in Santa Monica, we encompass equal parts agility, creativity and rigor to enhance the employee and player experience. To learn more, check us out at www.activisionblizzard.com or on Twitter at @ATVI_AB.
Your Mission
The primary role of the Executive Assistant is to support the EVP, Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer with administrative assistance, including managing the executive’s calendar, booking travel and processing expenses.
This role is expected to begin and continue as a remote position.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Answer and screen telephone calls
- Schedule meetings and appointments; coordinate executive calendars
- Make travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally
- Process expense reports
- Handle administrative paperwork and maintain files
- Ad hoc assignments and ongoing projects, with many requiring specific use of PowerPoint or Excel
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of four years of administrative experience required, with minimum two years at the Executive level (VP, or above)
- Must be comfortable taking initiative and providing excellent follow up
- Must be adaptable and very flexible to a constantly evolving environment
- Ability to maintain very high-level of confidentiality
- Respond promptly to last minute requests
- Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Strong attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions internally and externally
- Aptitude for balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience seeking out appropriate resources when necessary and applying them efficiently and intelligently
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world’s largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet.
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ – we’ve got our employees covered.
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics
Activision Blizzard
Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.
The Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, is seeking a Video Production Coordinator to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality video content for game-day events, marketing, and corporate sales initiatives. Additionally, this person will be responsible for coordinating and executing in-game video production and operating videoboards during Stripers home games and other stadium events.
If you are a self-starter with a passion for sports and video production, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Media Production
- Produce video content for game-day events, marketing, and corporate sales initiatives
- Design sales and marketing related videos to help sell tickets to Stripers games
- Log and capture videos, help maintain production equipment and workflow
- Produce static and animated content in Photoshop, After Effects, and other Adobe programs
- Assist with updating and maintaining media elements
- Contribute to promotions, marketing, and corporate sales initiatives as requested
Game Day Execution
- Direct the in-game video production and operate videoboards at all Stripers home games and at additional stadium events
- Experience with AV equipment including Ross switchers, camera operation, video replay, Daktronics, and music software
- Hire, schedule, and manage game event press box staff (Public Address announcer, Music operator, Scoreboard Operators and other members of the Stripers game event staff) to create a seamless event production
- Script all Stripers games and provide proof of performance to partnerships team
- Assist with setup and breakdown of cameras and equipment
- Recording, logging and organizing footage from Stripers games
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design or Video Production
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and video editing
- Previous experience working in a video production capacity for a professional sports entity or entertainment facility
- Ability and willingness to work long hours including nights and weekends
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
DBH is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Diamond Baseball Holdings
Panay Films, Inc. is a creative company with a focus on advertising and film that is continually growing. We’re currently seeking a full time and dedicated Personal/Executive Assistant. You must have previous experience as a personal assistant and interfacing with high-profile clients and executives. The ideal candidate genuinely enjoys personal tasks, is open to traveling with little notice, and thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment that continually changes. Confidentiality and being discrete is imperative and you must stay calm under pressure. You will be working some weekends and should be flexible with your schedule.
You will be a part of a dynamic and creative company that’s rapidly growing and will get a 360 view of the entertainment industry. Although your creative mind is valued, this job is not a good fit if you are just seeking the job as a quick stepping-stone to your career as a creative or producer. You must be able to handle strong personalities and as Snow White says… be able to “whistle while you work”. We’re busy and demanding, but a lot of fun for the right fit.
JOB DUTIES:
- Handle personal needs and support the day-to-day business
- Run errands including grocery and clothing shopping
- Keep up with pop culture and fitness trends
- Interface with high-profile clients and executives
- Assist with organization and scheduling
- Research various topics as requested
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS THAT MAKE A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
- Previous personal assisting experience
- Confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
- Staying calm under pressure in difficult situations while providing solutions
- Flexibility with expected hours including possible nights and weekends that may be required
- Open to traveling
- A basic understanding of the entertainment industry
- You must have a working vehicle
- A tech savvy knowledge of devices including phones, computers and printers
- Knowledge of Los Angeles and how to get around
- Ability to see other points of view and collaborate
- Strong work ethic
- Interest in fashion and design trends as well as pop culture
PANAY FILMS, INC.
Savvy Creative Agency
Executive Assistant (Hybrid)
Savvy Creative Agency, an events and creative agency based in Los Angeles, CA is looking for an Executive Personal Assistant to work directly with and provide professional and personal support to the CEO both in-person and virtually.
THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE IS:
A PROBLEM SOLVER — has ability to anticipate and determine CEO needs, displaying strong initiative to independently solve day-to-day problems
SELF-MOTIVATED — is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment as well as be able to manage projects from conception to delivery; able to exercise independent judgment requiring minimum supervision
EXTREMELY ORGANIZED — has strong organizational + time management skills and can manage multiple projects and deadlines
AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR — has exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both internally with co-workers and externally with vendors and clients and comfortable giving and receiving feedback
SOMEONE WITH GREAT WORK ETHIC + ATTITUDE — has excellent work ethic, upbeat personality and able to easily build rapport and relationships with a wide range of individuals
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties of the Executive Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:
- Support the Savvy Creative Agency CEO both in-person and virtually, for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Manage the CEO’s day-to-day calendar, including making appointments, providing appointment reminders, rescheduling appointments when necessary, and prioritizing the most time-sensitive matters
- Develop and maintain systems and processes to keep CEO organized to include electronic and paper filing, email structure and organization, neatness and organization
- Coordinate all CEO-led meetings to include sending meeting requests, creating and distributing meeting agendas, taking accurate notes, and managing task lists resulting from these meetings
- Arrange CEO’s daily schedule to increase efficiency and productivity, recommending adjustments as necessary
- Email management to include filtering emails based on level of importance, drafting responses, and referring to CEO as appropriate
- Manage and initiate professional and personal thank you correspondence and gifting for all occasions
- Run errands, both personal and professional
- Make travel arrangements for both personal and professional purposes and create trip itineraries
- Attend and participate in meetings both internally and externally, taking detailed notes, and making CEO aware of any key observations made during the meetings
- Support employee recruitment efforts including posting job listings, advertising where necessary, arranging interviews, etc.
- Follow up on past leads and inquiries via email and initial discovery calls
- Scout event venues and schedule and coordinate event venue tours for current clients
- Research and contract prospective vendors for live events
- Review decks and proposals for grammar
- Special projects
THIS PERSON MUST:
- have 2+ years administrative or project management experience.
- be willing to work in a hybrid environment (both in-person + virtually)
- know how to use or willing to embrace new tech systems + social platforms: Google Suite, Slack, Asana, Dubsado, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
- live in the Los Angeles, California area (where the company is based).
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Savvy Creative Agency is an award-winning, Black- and woman-owned Los Angeles-based event and creative design agency specializing in live event design + production and packaging design for entertainment, tech, and lifestyle brands. We are trusted by global brands like Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Paramount, Google, BET, Disney and more.
We are all about:
Pushing boundaries. We don’t do average. No exceptions. There are no limits to our creativity. You can expect each project to have a whole vibe never before seen in your space.
Empowering inclusivity. We uplift with intentional design. Every project holds power. With that power, we aim to elevate marginalized people and communities’ voices, creativity, and talent.
Unrelenting excellence. We have a knack for over-producing. When your Los Angeles experiential agency clients are global household names, we do the work, and we get results.
Position: Full-time (M-F; occasional weekends)
Location: Chatsworth, California
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Opportunity to Earn Year-End Bonus Pay
Start Date: April 2023
To Apply: please complete the application form and be sure to include a copy of your resume along with a brief note about why you are the best candidate for this position.
Please Note: We will follow up via email within 7 days if we are interested in scheduling an interview. If you do not receive an email within this timeframe, please do not email or contact us, as we are unable to respond to all applications.
Savvy Creative Agency
We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.
Come, join us. It’ll be fun.
- Responsible for supervising staff and the overall daily management of a designated shift in the Casino Operations department. Provides oversight for all games, game protection, and overall Table Games/Slots operations on their shift. Supports, administers and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
- Create effective and efficient schedules, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction.
- Responsible for assisting in the budget process for the department and provide recommendations; ensuring compliance to departmental budget initiatives; reporting budget concerns to manager.
- Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
- Responsible for the overall integrity of daily Table Games and/or Slot operations; provides oversight for the gaming floor.
- Responsible for the accountability of the chips, cards, dice and all other gaming equipment.
- Verifies table inventories and effectively manages table limits.
- Works closely with Vice President/Director to implement and oversee overall strategies for the overall engagement, customer service, comp ability, games layout and mix, revenue growth, and expense management in order to maximize profitability.
- Monitors chips and cash transactions between dealers and customers and ensures that proper payout amounts are paid to customers.
- Maintains and processes all paperwork, logs, schedules, and communication pertaining to the Table Games/Slots department.
- Responsible for the overall engagement of all team members by addressing and managing team member feedback, suggestions, complaints, and grievances.
- Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S.) from four-year college or university; or minimum of five years of experience in a comparable Table Games Operations leadership position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent skills in both written and oral communication.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word) and have knowledge of Table Games operating systems.
- Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Must have extensive knowledge of all Table Games and Table Games Operations.
- Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has supervisory responsibilities.
- Responsible for staff development and training programs.
- Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.
- Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance.
- Determines recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business needs.
- Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
- Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
Must obtain a First Aid/AED certification. Must successfully complete Basset training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second hand tobacco smoke.
PENN Entertainment, Inc
Celebrity Cruises Entertainment
No matter what your talents are, either on stage or behind the scenes, Celebrity Cruises Entertainment offers on board careers from all aspects of the entertainment industry. We are looking for talented individuals who wish to utilize and grow their skills in a diverse team environment while delivering five-star entertainment to our guests all around the world!
Position Summary:
(Note: This position is to work on board one of our ships)
This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the technical integrity of all produced entertainment and venues. Maintains standards and performance level of technical production personnel throughout the vessel by providing leadership and guidance for all Entertainment Technicians and Managers. Oversees Technical strategy and ensures all venues run efficiently and at expected standards. Identifies the required areas of work by performing the duties described below either personally or through subordinate supervisors.
The Entertainment Technical Director (ETDC) is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep, safe operation, and training of the ship’s technical equipment. This includes all sound, lighting, performer flying, and stage automation systems.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in entertainment or theatrical management (stage, technical or production) from an accredited university or equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in entertainment technical management.
- Experience with multi-unit management in entertainment back of house.
- Advanced operation, maintenance and technical knowledge of varied lighting, sound, rigging, and automation systems required.
- Experience with stage automation and entertainment rigging. Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering, components, and system design.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work positively and cooperatively in a diverse team environment to meet overall established timeframes.
- Ability to communicate tactfully with department heads, coworkers, and other shipboard employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
- Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- High level of ability to successfully accomplish several tasks under pressure and fixed time constraints.
- Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related programs.
- Previous cruise line experience a plus.
Operational Effectiveness:
- Create clear and concise maintenance and inspection schedules for Entertainment Operators and Staff in conjunction with the Stage & Production Manager and Venue Production Managers.
- Create clear and concise schedules for the Entertainment Staff & Operators. Schedules are to be communicated and distributed to team members in a timely fashion.
- Creates technical reports (EOV & Deficiency Reports) on all technical equipment and technical staff each voyage.
- Liaise with Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager, and Venue Production Manager to schedule and coordinate all maintenance calls for the ship’s lighting, sound, performer flying and stage automation systems.
- Attend and support Key A’ Driver events throughout the ship as needed by the Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager or Venue Production Manager.
- Responsible for the supervision and performance management of the Entertainment Operators and Entertainment Staff. Will converse with the Venue Production Managers and Stage & Production Manager to input performance appraisal and disciplinary actions for Operators & Staff.
- Responsible for operating the stage automation system and performer flying system in the Celebrity Theatre for rehearsals and performances. Responsible for training and rehearsing the Stage & Production Manager on being the secondary automation/rigging operator.
- Responsible for the upkeep, repair, maintenance, and inspections for all entertainment technical equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring the Entertainment Operators are correctly using and operating technical equipment during rehearsals and performances. Will ensure all Operators are scheduled to cross train with other operators to learn all shows during rehearsal times in the main theatre so there are backups for each position should the need arise.
- Oversees with Entertainment Operator Fly the safe use of aerial and automation systems in the Celebrity Theatre and the alternative entertainment venues ensuring only produced/approved material and equipment is utilized.
- Supervise stage resets alongside the Cast and AV team to ensure scenery, props and equipment are set up/struck at appropriate times in the Celebrity Theatre and entertainment venues.
- Liaise with ship-wide department managers and supervisors to fulfill tech requests through the tech request process.
- Liaise with the Cruise Director, Stage & Production Manager, Venue Production Managers, Broadcast Manager, and other department heads on a regular basis.
- Jointly responsible (with the Stage & Production Manager) for all entertainment technical facilities including backstage, dressing rooms, quick changes, AV lockers and stores, wardrobe facilities, etc. Will ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy by Cast and AV members, that all shipboard Safety and SQM policies are met, and report maintenance issues through IssueTrax as needed.
- Work closely and communicate with the managers and Entertainment Operators to ensure all alternative entertainment venue equipment is in good working order.
- Administrative tasks which should include (but is not limited to):
- Creating daily schedules for the Entertainment Operators and Staff.
- Creating and updating equipment reports (EOV’s and Deficiency Report).
- Update and monitor effective time keeping (Kronos) for Entertainment Operators and Staff.
- Create and input disciplinary actions and appraisals for the Entertainment Operators and Staff.
- Process and schedule technical requests.
- Create Fleet Visitor requests for technical vendors, crew visitors, and others as required.
- Work closely and communicate with the Venue Production Manager and Stage & Production Manager to ensure the Audio Visual and Entertainment team have the required resources to complete their jobs – create Crunch Time orders as required.
- Updating OCIMS with safety observations as required.
Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
Reporting to the VP, Brand and Social Impact, we are seeking an Executive Assistant that can support that and the CEO positions as well as other Senior Management team members as required and who can serve as the Office Manager. The ideal candidate exercises good judgement, excels at managing competing priorities and possesses a strong attention to detail.
What you’ll do:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support including, but not limited to, email correspondence, maintaining files, organizing and scheduling meetings;
- Undertake general office and reception duties (e.g. ensure office supplies are replenished and staff are adequately supported in their day-to-day office needs, troubleshoot photocopier, office equipment etc);
- Build strong relationships with the Senior Management team and act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders;
- Serve as the first point of contact for external visitors and guests;
- Draft and edit correspondence, communication, presentations, and other documents;
- Schedule, organize, and coordinate meetings. Prepare meeting materials, as needed;
- Design, communicate and oversee implementation of office operations, policies, and procedures;
- Prepare and submit monthly expense reports;
- Coordinate travel arrangements, as necessary;
- Participate in special project assignments, as required (e.g. corporate events).
What’s needed:
- 5+ years of administrative experience providing high-level executive support;
- Knowledge of general office procedures and best practices for assessing, developing, and implementing new processes;
- Superior writing skills and advanced MS Office skills;
- Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail;
- Ability to take initiative as a self-starter, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines;
- A proactive, confident, collaborative mindset and demonstrated capacity to work independently and within a team environment;
- Ability to deal with confidential matters with professionalism and tact;
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
- Strong relationship building and problem-solving skills;
- Office administration diploma and Bilingualism in English & French are assets.
What’s in it for you?:
Aside from the ability to make a meaningful and powerful impact on the entertainment industry in Ottawa, working at OSEG will provide you with a competitive health benefits plan, dynamic team environment and the ability to continuously learn and grow.
Located at TD Place at Lansdowne, OSEG is the largest sports and entertainment company in the Capital. We are home to the Ottawa REDBLACKS, the Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa Atletico, the Ottawa BlackJacks and other concerts and events and manage 400,000 ft² of mixed-use retail space. OSEG and its related OSEG Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners – a vision to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.
OSEG is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. OSEG, as one of Canada’s Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests.
We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.
Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG)